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Req #: 237527

Department: EASTSIDE SPECIALTY CLINIC

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/eastside-spec

Job Location Detail: 3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98004

Posting Date: 08/21/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,664 - $6,673 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center- Eastside Specialty Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

• Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Includes intensive training to become an expert in Endoscopy procedures and equipment sterilization

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Located in north Seattle, Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides a wide range of cardiac services, including early prevention, risk assessment and acute and chronic disease management. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support with Endoscopy equipment to provider

• Obtain specimens

• Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store endoscopes

• Call and educate patients on their upcoming procedure; provide instructions and escalate scheduling concerns

• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records

• Prepare and clean exam rooms

• Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider

• Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers

• Assist in transporting patients as required REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board OR equivalent

• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment

• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.